Cultures in the Crossfire
This tour was so popular--there is a repeat.
Those on the first tour loved the tour, said the docent was terrific.
The destruction of cultural heritage becomes both a by-product and a tactic of ongoing war. Ancient sites in Iraq and Syria have found their way to the top of international news today.
This exhibit sheds light on the ongoing destruction of cultural heritage in the Middle East by showing what's at stake--the rich history of the region and the diversity of its people--and what's being done to prevent the loss of this history and cultural identity.
Our tour will led by Anna Hadgis, a docent who has led excellent FitC tours before.
Fascinating ancient art and artifacts from the Penn Museum's extensive Near East collection tell stories of the cultures of Syria and Iraq through time.
The exhibition features the important work being done by the University of Pennsylvania and Smithsonian Institution in conjunction with individuals and groups in the Middle East to help combat the loss of irreplaceable cultural heritage.
Thanks to FitC member Florence Cohen for being the greeter.
Click Here to Register The fee is $18 (entrance plus tour plus FitC expenses) - but if you are a Penn Museum member or hold a Penn Card, you pay only $6 for the docent tour and FitC cost.
Payment is needed by February 13th. Refunds available till then.
UPenn Museum is handicapped accessible.
We will be meeting at the Group Tour entrance, which is at street level with elevators to the various floors.
If you have difficulty standing for a long period, a folding "museum stool" will be useful to bring.
Google "museum stool" and you'll find many choices.